Table 2 Comparative characteistics of present study
Parameters | Findings after literature review | Findings of the present case |
|---|---|---|
Age at presentation | Mean age was found 32.27 years (range 7–65 years) | Present case is the eldest of all reported subjects till date |
Location (side) | Left sided in 70% cases, 25% in right side | Present case is the only reported case of bilateral thrombosis |
Duration of pain | Varied duration. Ranges from hours to 5 weeks | In the present case, mild dragging pain started 6 weeks ago |
Predisposing factors | Majority reported heavy physical works | Subject in the present case was also an active physical labor |
Initial diagnosis | Majority was diagnosed preoperatively as incarcerated inguinal hernia | Present case was also diagnosed as incarcerated inguinal hernia in the emergency department |
Primary investigation and management | USG Doppler flow study confirmed majority of the cases, and majority were managed by surgical excision | USG Doppler confirmed diagnosis. But the case was managed conservatively |